Tennessee Tasting

Anyone that know us for more than 20 minutes knows that wine and vineyards are two things near and dear to our hearts. From our wedding at Vineyard Caterers and regular trips to the North Fork of Long Island to the beginning of our honeymoon in Sonoma and a return visit two years later, we simply enjoy the fruits of the vine.

So, when we heard a few months ago that Kix Brooks (of the legendary country music duo Brooks & Dunn) and a few partners were opening up a vineyard and tasting room 30 minutes south of Nashville, it was music to our ears (no pun intended).

Yesterday, we made the trip down to Arrington Vineyards, which opened just a few days earlier on July 1, and were pleasantly surprised. We were joined by our friends Renee and Damion and came fully prepared to celebrate our new favorite local discovery with picnic basket in tow.

The vineyard, as expected, is still in its infancy, but more than eight wines have been produced with grapes from other local vineyards as well as some from the west coast. We were very impressed with the overall selection of wines available for tasting, with our favorites including: Riesling 2005, Desert Rose, Merlot 2005, Red Fox Red and Syrah. The tasting room is cozy and the wrap-around deck provides breathtaking views of Williamson County. We cannot wait to take our guests to this Tennessee treat when you come to visit!

Until next time ...